Tag: cybercrime

Govt Halts WhatsApp Usernames Rollout Over Cybercrime Concerns

July 2, 2026

New Delhi, July 2(APAC Media): The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's proposed usernames feature in ...

Kolkata Police Launches 24×7 Cybercrime Helpline and Specialised Blocking Cell

by Editorial Desk

February 11, 2026

Kolkata: Kolkata Police yesterday launched a cybercrime helpline to assist citizens with queries related to cybercrime. The toll-free number 1800-3450066 ...

Kolkata’s cyberfraud losses fell to Rs 210 crore in 2025 as police boosted recoveries to 30%, rolled out AI tools and planned cyber police stations in all divisions.

Kolkata Loses Rs 210 Cr to Cyberfrauds in 2025; Situation Improves 20% from Year Before

by Editorial Desk

January 6, 2026

Kolkata: Kolkata lost Rs 210 crore to cyber fraudsters in 2025. This has come down from Rs 279 crore that ...

West Bengal’s co-operative banks will begin cyber forensic audits to curb rising cyber frauds after customers lost Rs 35 crore, with security measures aligned to CERT-In.

West Bengal Co-Operative Banks to Launch Cyber Forensic Audits

by Editorial Desk

December 24, 2025

Kolkata: All state co-operative banks across West Bengal are starting cyber forensic audits to tackle the growing menace of cybercrimes. ...

Kolkata Police redraws boundaries of five police stations, including Alipore and Park Street, to balance workload and improve law-and-order management.

Kolkata Police Embarks on Multi-Crore Digital Upgrade Plan

by Editorial Desk

October 27, 2025

Kolkata: Kolkata Police will upgrade its cyber investigation labs to enhance the safety and security of women online and track ...

It Ministry has notified the DPDP Rules, setting an 18-month compliance roadmap for India’s new data protection regime, strict breach reporting, parental consent for children’s data, and phased rollout of consent managers and core obligations.

Govt Urges E-Commerce Platforms to Join Sahyog Portal for Cybercrime Coordination

by Editorial Desk

August 6, 2025

New Delhi: The central government has urged major e-commerce platforms to voluntarily join the Sahyog portal, an initiative operated by ...

The Uttarakhand ITDA, under the direction of Nitesh Jha, IAS, Secretary (IT), recently hosted a workshop on "Recent Trends in Cyber Crime" for over 175 government officials, both in-person and virtually.

ITDA Commits to Safe and Resilient Digital Ecosystem in Uttarakhand

by Editorial Desk

July 15, 2025

Dehradun: The Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) of the Government of Uttarakhand had recently organised a workshop for government officials ...